Alief Elsik High School - Ramblings Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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Paraprofessionals Give Needed Help What would Elsik have done without its paraprofessionals? There is no way that I could do the job I do without Mrs. Crump's expertise and help in the office, commented North House Principal Elsie Keeling. The requirements for para- professionals in Alief include an aptitude test along with a timed typing test. I like the challenge and the variety of different things I do in my job, and 1 like to work in this new, beautiful school, exclaims Betty Bilbrey, South House office. Lorraine Kagan, Main Office Assistant said, I like working with the students and I enjoy seeing them through their years at school. It gives me pleasure to see them graduate and accom- plish their goals. My job is veryr interesting and 1 meet lots of people. I like working for Mrs. Keeling and the hours are great, commented Marilyn Crump. The journalism department thanks all these ladies for their patience and valuable help. By Kerri Nippert Special Education Aide»: Joyce Aquil, Marilyn Tovson, Fran Depaolo, and Dorothy Jackson. Photo by R. Law South Mouse librarians: Kay Guthrie, Jill Heydrich, and Peg Pasquale. Photo by S. Lackey North House librarians: Anita Rich- mond and Robert Coty. Photo by S. Lackey Paraprofessionals: Front: S. McCollom, B.Cochran, M.Crump,and A. Biasiollo. 2nd: P. El Icy, D. Patranella, M. Davis, C. Bowers, J. Pagans, and C. Whitt. 3rd: J. Womack, L. Kagan, T. Shiller, J. Deangelis, B. Bilbrey, J. Crawford, and R. Underwood. Photo by A. Miles Paraprofessionals and Librarians Learning 123

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Clinic Assistant Betsy Taylor places eye drops into a student's eyes. Photo by K. Law Becky Kuithe, Betsy Taylor, and Marjorie Avery work together in the clinic. Photo by R. Law Where Does It Hurt? Wasn't it great to have someone care about you when you didn't feel so well? Becky Kuithe, Betsy Taylor, and Marjorie Avery are the ladies who cared for students during the flu epidemic in February. Whenever there was an ache in your stomach, head, or leg, the first place to turn to was the clinic. The biggest challenge 1 have faced at Elsik is trying to get everybody tested for vision and hearing 'cause it's really im- portant to me that people hear what is said to them and can see what's in front of them, said School Nurse Becky Kuithe. It gives me a great feeling of satisfaction knowing that no matter how small my help might be-that someone will appreciate it! explained Betsy Taylor, clinic assistant. Marjorie Avery, clinic aide, said To me, fulfilling the needs of the students when they need you is what helping others is all about. By Kerri Nippert School nurse Becky Kuithe, waits for another student to sign the famous sign-in-sheet. Photo by R. Law Clinic aide Marjorie Avery f ilesstudent health records. Photo by R. Law 122 Lcarning Nurse and Aides

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Guidance Lends a Hand Counselors: Front: M. Brown, G. Jones. Second: C. Clark, C. Thornton. Bad Baker, J. Hall, D. Whatley. Photo by R. If you ever have a problem, school-related or personal, you can be sure a counselor will try to help out. Ginger Jones, South house counselor, states that her goal is to find a solution to changing student attitudes and also to get them to pass their classes. Although Ms. Jones admits that she has been confronted with some problems she felt were difficult for her to handle, she comments, I wish more students would come in for advice. I can't always provide a solution but I'm always here to talk. Included in the counselors many responsibilities arc sched- uling classes, providing advice for parents, teachers, and students, monitoring all college preparatory tests (TAP, TABS, SAT, and PSAT), guiding new students, and preparing credit summaries. Ms. Jones states that she likes her job because the atmosphere is very relaxed; counselor's opinions are lis- tened to and we have the freedom to say what we think will be helpful. By Stacy Saenz School Board: Front: M. Littlcwood, B. Wilkerson, P. McLeod. Back:T. Chappell, G. Wright. Photo by R. Law Superintendent A1 Hook enjoys the faculty bar-b-que after school. This is his first year to hold the office of superintendent. Photo by S. Lackey The ISC has been led by Prim Carolyn Brown since 1976. Photo by R. 124 Learning Administration